The first time I learned about how harmful most popular brands of sunscreen were to coral reefs and ocean life worldwide, was on my honeymoon. My husband and I traveled well prepared for our tropical getaway with tubes of sunscreen ready to snorkel and swim and enjoy the Caribbean. When we arrived and ventured out on our first day of ocean adventures we found numerous signs regarding our sunscreen. The signs and tour guides stated that if we wanted to get into the ocean at any point on our trip we must NOT use the sunscreen we came with. Really? Seriously? Apparently the active chemicals in most popular brands of sunscreen are not only harmful to our skin, but are harmful to the environment. With thousands of people wearing chemical laden sunblock and swimming in nature preserves and fresh water underground rivers, it’s like allowing major chemical run offs into these pristine waters. Studies have shown that chemicals from sunscreens in particular have had a negative effect on coral reefs worldwide. So of course, not wanting to burn in the tropical sun we bought the all natural sunscreens our hotel provided in their gift shop and boy was it expensive! I wasn’t even sure if I would be able to find sunscreen like this once we got back home.
Seven years later I am happy to say that I have found something better. Smart Girls Who Surf is paving the way for all natural sunscreen. With a husband who is passionate about surfing, and two little girls who are passionate about the beach, we are out on the shores of southern California almost every week. Needless to say – we need a lot of sunscreen! Using all natural, chemical free skin care on my daughters has always been top priority for me, but I was never able to find a paraben and chemical free sunblock that didn’t break the bank. Smart Girls Who Surf offers everything a girl who loves the sand, sun and ocean needs. Not only are their products earth friendly and skin friendly, they apply just like any other sunscreen and smell divine. I particularly love their SPF 15 Cherry Lip Balm because it smells just like a maraschino cherry, yum! Some of the products Smart Girls Who Surf offer:
- After Sun Soothing Lotion
- Care For Hair Sun Protector SPF 7+
- Fan Sea Face SPF 20 Sunscreen Tinted Moisturizer
- Glycerine Soap For Surfers
- Organic SPF 32 Sunscreen Face Stick
- SPF 15 Sunscreen Lip Balm
- SPF 30 Chemical Free Sunblock
Their new earth friendly bags are completely biodegradable and reusable. Smart Girls Who Surf products are proudly made in the USA and they also support various non-profit organizations such as: Boarding for Breast Cancer, Surfrider Foundation and Girls, Inc. Check out Surf Vival, the men and boy’s line of natural sun care and stay tuned for Smart Kids Who Surf! Please remember that sunscreen is not only for sunny, hot days, beach towns and the summer season. Protect your skin and your families skin no matter where you live- year round!
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i think the Care for Hair Sun Protector would be nice to try thanks eaglesforjack@gmail.com
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Care For Hair Sun Protector SPF 7+
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I would like to try Care For Hair Sun Protector SPF 7+.
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I love the FanSea Face SPF 20 Sunscreen Tinted Moisturizer!
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Wow, having been to the Great Barrier Reef and living/surfing on the beaches of Australia and California, I never knew this, so first thanks for the info…I didn’t know my sunscreen was harming the environment, not cool!
I would like to try the Sunscreen Face Stick…I always try to keep a face stick in my boardshort pockets when I surf so I don’t have to get out of the water to make sure I am still fully protected by my sunscreen.
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I would really love to try the fansea face tinted sunscreen/moisturizer. Being acne prone most chemical sunscreens lead to breakouts…and the tint would provide a little bit of coverage to which is always appreciated!
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i would like to try the SPF 30 Chemical Free Sunblock and the SPF 15 Sunscreen Lip Balm.
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